ELDERLY people living in Coventry will be able to get out and about more easily - thanks to a new volunteer car scheme.

Under the project, called Active, volunteer drivers will help get the over-60s to doctor's appointments, get their hair cut, pop to the shops, or visit their friends.

Samantha Price, who runs the scheme, said: "We wanted to target people with mobility issues who are isolated and don't normally go out.

"We want these people to be able to get to their hospital appointments, or faith visits, or social events instead of feeling trapped in their own home because they can't afford to pay for a taxi or don't want to spend two hours on a bus."

They were given funding by the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund to run a two-year project and will be working in partnership with the city's existing Ring and Ride scheme.

Already 45 people have signed up to use the service, based in Sovereign Road, Earlsdon, but hundreds more have called for details.